Write a commentComing up in October the popular King of Gullion 10k Challenge is back for its fourth year at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Growing year on year, the 2016 race promises to be bigger and better than before with all proceeds to Southern Area Hospice Services.
The event on Sunday 16th October 2016 Starts at 10am sharp.
The King of Gullion 10k Challenge is a race from the Courtyard around mountain roads and trails where participants can enjoy the spectacular scenery in the Ring of Gullion. There are winner’s prizes and finishers medals up for grabs which have been kindly sponsored by our headline sponsor mac-interiors. Participants can also avail of the tasty refreshments which will be sponsored by Synge & Byrne Slieve Gullion post run! Race registration costs £17. You can run or walk or do both! The race is suitable for all levels– so why not challenge yourself and try something new?
Families are also welcome to come along to enjoy the award-winning Adventure Playground and the fantastic Giant’s Lair onsite. At the King of Gullion there will be something for everyone on the day, all in aid of Southern Area Hospice Services.
Grainne Mulgrew, PR Officer for Southern Area Hospice Services said "We are delighted to be hosting the Hospice King of Gullion 10k Challenge again for the 4th year, last year’s event was a great success for SAHS and this year we want to make it bigger and better; with all proceeds from the event go towards Southern Area Hospice to help local people with life-limiting illnesses and their families to improve their quality of life.”
You can register for this event online at www.active.com or contact the Hospice Fundraising office via email mulgrewg@southernareahospiceservices.org or telephone on 028 3025 1333.
